Kramer Electronics TP-102HD - Manual (Page 5)

Overview
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3 Overview
The TP-102HD is a twisted pair transmitter for computer graphics video
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and HDTV
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signals. It converts a computer graphics video or HDTV signal
on a 15-pin HD connector to two identical twisted pair signals.
The Kramer TOOLS TP-102HD XGA/HD Line Transmitter/DA features:
• A video bandwidth of 150MHz
• A transmission range of more than 100 meters (more than 300 feet)
• The Power Connect™ feature
• 12V DC power
To achieve the best performance:
• Use only good quality connection cables
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to avoid interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated
noise levels (often associated with low quality cables).
• Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that may
adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer
product away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
3.1 About the Power Connect™ Feature
The Power Connect feature applies as long as the cable can carry power.
This feature is available when using STP cable and the distance does not
exceed 50m on standard CAT 5 cable. For longer distances, heavy gauge
cable should be used
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. For units which are connected via RJ-45 connectors,
make sure that the shield of the STP cable is connected to the metal casing
of the connectors on both ends of the cable. For units which are connected
via terminal block connectors, the shield of the STP cable must be
1 The terminology XGA is used throughout this manual, where this implies any RGBHV signal on an 15-pin HD connector
having a resolution from VGA up to UXGA
2 The TP-102HD accepts high definition resolutions: 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p
3 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
4 CAT 5 cable is still suitable for the video/audio transmission, but not for feeding the power at these distances